Planning FAQ

Check out our public GIS Viewer (online Map). Type in the property address to find your property’s zoning. If you need further assistance, please contact Planning at (626) 384-5450.

Instructions for how to use the online GIS map can be found here

Visit the Los Angeles County Assessor to view your property on a parcel map with approximate property line dimensions. Or, you can hire a professional land surveyor to determine the exact dimensions and location of your property lines.

Generally, a residential zoned property may have a wall or fence 5 feet high maximum in the front yard and a maximum of 8 feet in height in the side and rear yards. When within a safety sight line, the portion of the fence above 30 inches in height shall be of an open work design. For additional requirements refer to CMC Chapter 17.71  Walls, Fences, and Screening  in the Zoning Code.

A legal non-conforming property is a property that was legally constructed, but does not conform to current code provisions and standards. This means that certain additions and modifications to the property will have to conform with the current zoning code. Example: Legal non-conforming garage with a 1-foot rear setback is being remodeled to a 2-story, 3 car garage. If this modification were to be approved, the new garage would have to meet current zoning code setbacks. Therefore, the 1-foot rear setback would no longer be allowed.

Yes. Under Planning, a Wall and Fence approval is required for all fences and walls regardless of height and location. Once you receive your Planning Approval, you must then obtain a building permit by the City Building Official. Additionally, if you are proposing a retaining wall or constructing a wall greater than 6 feet in height, structural plans are required for a building permit.

Yes. A Property Owners Agreement for Shared Block Wall/Fencing is required prior to obtaining Planning Approval.